Yes, they still exist. The companies that work without ERP-system. Possible, but does it make sense? This is the question that management usually asks itself. Besides the efficiency and the savings in time and money that an ERP solution is supposed to bring, companies are also concerned with completely different questions. Here are a few of them.
What will change significantly for us with an ERP system?
With a ERP solution the processes are no longer carried out individually, but are mapped consistently in all business areas
What will change significantly for us with an ERP system?
With an ERP solution, processes are no longer carried out individually, but are mapped consistently in all business areas.
When all employees have become accustomed to their way of working, does it make sense to switch to an ERP system?
That shouldn't be a problem. Of course, the changeover is not easy for some. Properly implemented processes will make your employees' work easier. It is important that support is provided in the right places during the introduction, e.g. through training.
Can you map all employees and their tasks ? no matter how different ?
Yes, modern ERP systems always function in the respective context. SAP Business One e.g. is highly flexible and customisable. For special requirements, the ERP solution offers a variety of suitable add-ons for a wide range of industries, business areas and tasks.
How is the company's data integrated into the ERP system and how can this help?
If you have so far Excel and Co has helped with data processing, you will definitely benefit from the data capture and management of an ERP solution. If the old data is uniform, it is usually no problem to transfer it to the new system. The clear advantage of an ERP system is the multitude of possibilities for evaluating the data. This can provide a good basis for decisions and the controlling form. In addition, the data is now always available when you need it and your employees no longer have to go on a server treasure hunt.
I have already enquired about ERP solutions, but I have the feeling that my industry is too specific. Is there a suitable system for me at all?
The search for the right system is a chapter of its own. Basically, every pot finds its lid in the area of ERP software, because an ERP system can always be adapted. However, there are also many providers who have already specialised in sectors and can thus offer solutions and thus dispense with cost-intensive adjustments do without.
I also have company branches and/or subsidiaries abroad and often have difficulties collecting data in a meaningful way. Is an ERP system also helpful across national borders?
Despite global business acumen, local laws and cultural norms are often stumbling blocks for companies operating in different countries. However, ERP systems like SAP Business One have over 42 country versions.
My company works with other companies and there are frequent supply chain and stock difficulties. Can an ERP system help with this and if so, how?
In modern ERP solutions, the representation of this process is also an essential part of the software. The exchange of data between the companies involved is coordinated so that every other part of the ?process chain? is taken into account in each process. Due to the unified mapping, the analysis function in ERP systems also becomes useful here, as orders etc. can also be adjusted.
I hear more and more often that my company will have difficulties competing without an ERP system. Why is that?
The main reasons ? already discussed here ? are the growing internationalisation of even smaller companies, the analysis and evaluation of data that can have great significance for corporate decisions, as well as the smooth process chain and the now increasingly outsourced tasks (e.g. production), which nevertheless have to be integrated and manageable.
As my business continues to grow or change in other ways, can an ERP system change with it or do I need a new one?
Modern ERP systems are capable of this in any case. SAP Business One, for example, can grow a start-up into a medium-sized company. With the right ERP solution, they are ready for the demands of the digitalization because the systems are also constantly evolving. With updates, your system is always up to date.
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